A qualitative study of developing beliefs about health, illness and healthcare in migrant African women with gestational diabetes living in Sweden

A qualitative study of developing beliefs about health, illness and healthcare in migrant African women with gestational diabetes living in Sweden

Abstract Background Gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with health risks for both mother and child, and is particularly relevant to migrant women and women of African origin. With today’s extensive global migration, contact with the new society and health system confronts the migrant’s culture...

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Main Authors: Katarina Hjelm, Karin Bard, Jan Apelqvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Beliefs about health/illness/healthcare
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Migrants/Africa
Prospective study
Self-care
Semi-structured interviews
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0518-z

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